Safety of women cops a concern

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 21 Maret 2015 | 22.10

NEW DELHI: The home ministry's decision to reserve 33% of police jobs for women has got a mixed reaction. Some say it will help change the perception about police and empower women, others argue that women personnel on night and patrol duties will not be safe themselves.

India's first woman IPS officer, Kiran Bedi, tweeted: "Delhi Police to have 33% women cops is good. Comprehensive document on their recruitment, training, deployment, career planning is a must (sic)." But former Delhi Police commissioner BK Gupta said 33% is too big a share and "I would support only 20% reservation." Gupta added that women constables make good investigation officers but if they have to conduct raids or chase criminals at late hours, their own safety will be an issue.

"It's not safe for any woman, be it a police official, to be on the streets alone at night. But yes, we do need more women at a slightly senior administrative level. If there will be more women in the police station, women complainants will feel more comfortable in filing a complaint."

Women police officials, however, said they go through strenuous training. Monika Bhardwaj, additional deputy commissioner of police (west), said increased visibility of women cops will change people's mindset. "Women in police undergo training and only when they can protect others are they accepted in the force. It is very important for women to be a part of police so that cases involving crime against women can be handled sensitively."

Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay said, "With this step, the Narendra Modi government has tried to fulfill its commitment towards providing a safe environment for women."

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